RELATIONAL DYNAMICS AND PROCESSES OF RADICALIZATION: A COMPARATIVE FRAMEWORK

摘要: *† We propose an explanatory framework for the comparative study of radicalization that focuses on its “how” and “when” questions. build relational tradition in social movements contentious politics by expanding a mechanism-process research strategy. Attentive to similarities as well dissimilarities, our traces processes delineating four key arenas interaction— between movement political environment, among actors, activists state security forces, countermovement. Then, we analyze how similar corresponding general mechanisms—opportunity/threat spirals, competition power, outbidding, object shift—combine differently drive process. Last, identify set submechanisms each mechanism. The utility is demonstrated through analysis three ethnonational episodes radicalization: enosis-EOKA Cyprus (1950-1959), Provisional Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland (1969-1972), Fatah-Tanzim Palestine (1995-2001).